Overall many critics admire and praise Twain's work as well as many other people did and still do. ... Many critics compare the activities and personalities of the townsfolk to various features of the American character. ... Some critics emphasize the revenge theme pointing to the hypocritical and deterministic tone of the story. ... In 1876 Twain published the novel, "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer." ... "It was a great last short story" many critics had claimed (Milne, P 168). ...

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• Grade Level: High School